The Brief History of the Manbag

Presented by Ghurka

Ah yes, the Man Bag. It’s funny how something so utilitarian and masculin can be misconstrued as something, how should we say, not so macho. 

 

The truth is men have worn bags for centuries for, both style and utility, proving that hand-bags aren’t just for women. 

 

During the renaissance (before pockets) men wore girdle pouches. Girdle pouches were very handy for transporting things like spices, flowers, and herbs. 

 

The satchel, arguably the manliest of the man bags was used primarily by school children to transport books (think modern day backpack). 

 

The briefcase came into existence during the Industrial Revolution and was used by powerful men to transport important documents, papers, books, and small valuables. 

 

During the World Wars military men fastened bread bags to their belts and used them as an all purpose carrying bag. 

 

The messenger bag has made a strong resurggence. Historically they were used by bike messengers and postal carriers before they evolved into a fashionable item. 

 

So next time friends give you a hard time over that so called “Man Bag” of yours, tell them it’s just the opposite of femininity; it’s historically masculine.

BEAST Kikwang, Junhyung and BTOB Sungjae Fashion Style X The Kooples’ Store Opening

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Might most of you, might know already who are these guys were. They’re one of those leading and well known Kpop idols today in the Korean music industry. And I know most of you are following these guys whether to their music or kind of styling they were wearing off on the certain appearances that is why I am so pleased then to blog this up where these guys are wearing their neatly styling. I simply liked their styling here because it’s looking neat and at the same time well comfortable to them, I think the type of pieces they wears here are the ones they prefers most because though we usually sees Korean celebrities wearing these high-end brands quite often but I think they were not comfortable wearing it due maybe of the high details of it which needed to be portail for the pieces to be shown as supposed to be.. I hope you can get what am trying to say here.. ehhe

As for today, I havent knowyet what are the brands of these pieces they worn here for the Kooples’ Store Opening. However, as I got to know pretty soon. I’ll be surely update you all for you to know and mimic their style here as you pleased to. Okay, that will be all for now and please keep on checking this blog, istarblog.com, for more Korean celebrity fashion updates.

Publish Brand 2014 Summer Collection

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Basics are so fine. Yes! guys loves to wear pieces which are basics like plain tees and shorts that’ll be well pair of with any sneakers. I think, mostly guys styled themselves of this kind especially now as we got the summer season. Because these are the most comfortable pieces that we could wear off as we got into hot kinda weather also basic pieces can we rock with as well in any high-end brands for sort of season like in winter and fall, all you have to learn was on how to mix and matches clothes that blended well for your styling. I hope you can get what am trying to say here.

Okay, recently, the brand called Publish Brand had released their ” Publish Brand 2014 Summer Collection” and I believed at this moment, these pieces, from their collection, are already out in the market. If you wanted to check them out on your bear eyes. Just heads up in any nearby mortar stores for the preview and you’ll probably know as well further details about each pieced they’d had cooked for us this summer season. Actually, these pieces are like my style. Because I wanted to wear something comfortable and in away give me at ease.. hehe

Alright, that will be all for now and please bear with me for not including some details of this brand’s collection. Because they haven’t sent me yet the PR of it so – am doing this post in advance..ehhe But this may surely be updated as I handed the PR, pretty soon.. Thank you!

Protecting Your Leather Frank Wright Shoes

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Although I am a laidback type of guy who prefers to hang out with my friends in casual clothes and comfortable shoes, I do not limit myself to buying just one type. As a matter of fact, I have a mini collection of shoes that a lot of my friends and relatives are envious of. I also have a few pairs of leather shoes that I give careful attention to because they are quite expensive and I want them to last for a long time. Leather shoes are sensitive to water and chemicals, thus it is prone to damage. There are simple ways however to ensure that your leather shoes are not just well protected but clean as well.

It is advisable to apply a water repellent on your leather shoes before you wear them because water can really do a lot of damage to your shoes. When it comes to polishing, choose a color that is the same with your shoe color or else they will get stained permanently. Also use a cream based polish instead of the liquid one. So as not to affect the quality and texture of the leather, do not go overboard with your polishing. It is a must to use a high quality leather conditioner on your shoes for them to stay shiny.

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Another way to protect your leather shoes is to choose the right protectant. Keep in mind that different weatherproofing products serve different purposes. Use a beeswax product instead of a protective spray. Probably the most important tip is to not use your leather shoes during bad weather. With these things in mind, you will definitely be able to use them in a long time.

Shopping for leather shoes is likewise easy when you know where to shop for the best. Established in 1885 in London, Frank Wright Shoes up until this day, sells trendy footwear that combines classic designs with modern styling. They have a wide variety of shoes (leather, suede, Brogues, Razor Sole, and Canvas) and Boots (leather, suede, Work Boot, Chukka/Desert Boots, Razor Sole, Canvas, Chelsea Boots). There is definitely something for everyone.

Among all the shoes available, my favorite is the Frank Wright Fry Black Leather because I can wear it with just about anything. I can pair it with pants/chino pants for that formal look or with shorts for a casual, laidback style. It has a traditional brogue design and fry multi eyelet with lace-up shoe style. This shoe sells at an affordable price and can be worn everyday.

Kpop Fashion: Lee Seunghoon Airport Fashion (Full Black)

I’m actually trying to push myself more to update this blog, at least one post a day. Because lately, I’ve been too lame and quite stressed on what Google made this site (penalized), istarblog.com, which made the result of me loosing interest on blogging at all. Maybe though am just tired already by doing my blogging activities each day without seeing any improvement and sorts that’s why my interests to this are not that strong like before. But now, I am really trying my very hard to get myself on track again and share what I most interest about…. And I hope by this time everything will take place on the right path.. ehhe So – that’s why I up this new series of post which tackle mostly Korean celebrity fashion.. As you noticed to this blog. I really used to post up Kpop idols as well some well known persona inside the fashion industry. Because they’re the most fun to blog about since a lot of peeps are keep on following them and liking to update on what’s these celeb mostly doing. Hence, I might get an strong readership too as I often includes them here, Yes! that’s what my main reason is..

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Lee Seunghoon From Group WINNER

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Lvr Limited Edition “Moon” T-shirt by Marcelo Burlon

Heart Patch Cardigan by Comme des Garcons Play

Today, let me share with you on what this guy,Lee Seunghoon , wearing. By the way, Lee Seunghoon is now on the kpop group called winner and it’s under by Yg entertainment, might most of you knew this already, and what I’d liked on his styling here was his cardigan that gives the accentual appeal to the whole black outfit. Though, the full black outfit was already dope but adding an top piece to it really gives it a great classy styling for him. I think, most Korean guys are into this kind of styling these days..

He’s wearing Marcelo Burlon for his Black Tee that has the snake prints on it. And the Cardigans was from the brand Comme des Garcons Play or others knew this brand as Play. You can also try this outfit by finding the same pieces he does wore in this.. I might try this as well soon as I got time to shop online or if a client will sponsor me some..ehhe

Okay then.. that’s it for now and I hope you’ll keep on checking me here for more Kpop fashion because I assure you that I’ll update this category so often.. 🙂

Play Cloths 2014 Summer Delivery 2 Lookbook

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Nowadays, prints and patterns are took place the big role in mostly men’s wear. Because these are the ones most demand and trend in away most specially in the street wear fashion for men. I’ve seen actually a bunch of brands like Balmain, Top Man either some local brands who uses prints and patterns for their current season’s collections as well in their upcoming ones. Today, the brand Play Cloths had released their newest pieces from their Play Cloths 2014 Summer Delivery 2 Lookbook. I must say, these pieces were quirky and I simply loved the colors they’d uses to it, Plus, the it can surely brings dopeness to a guy as he wears one of it. S0 – if I were you, I will consider myself now to have at least one piece from this brand because they might be the most and lead pieces soon as it’s gets released in the market.

As I’ve heard, these pieces are on it’s pre-release, meaning you can have them now at their main online shop ( heads to Play Cloths website for more details) but of course, soon enough, the brand itself will release this collection fully which pretty awesome because you might have these pieces even in the cheapest prices. Okay, that will be all for now and as I gets any further details regarding this collection, I will surely then update you all here. Meantime, you can watch the recent episode of Roommate here: http://istarblog.com/asian-things/eng-sub-sbs-roommate-ep-4. Thank you!

Rockwell by Parra 2014 Spring/Summer Nylon Windbreaker

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I simply liked this playful jacket that Parra had cooked for us for their Rockwell by Parra 2014 Spring/Summer Nylon Windbreaker. Though most of you are not into this type of wears but I think colorful pieces are really fits well on me that is why I am quite pleased then already to put this quirky piece here, istarblog.com..

Actually, this was really my first time to hear the brand nor to see either their playful collection or pieces. And yet, I think, their each pieces are quite promising and might be the most consider pieces in these following seasons. Because colorful pieces are the ones versatile ( I think so) in any seasons that is why this is the practical way to be stylish most of the time by having one piece that maybe cope up in several seasons. I hope you can get what am trying to say here… ehhe

Alright, that will be all and as I got the further details about this collection, Rockwell by Parra 2014 Spring/Summer Nylon Windbreaker , I will surely update you all here. Meantime, let me finish this off because am already running out of thoughts for this lovely piece here.. ehhe bear with me then..

Style Like a Pro

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Firstly, bear with me by making the title like ” Style like a pro” I just dont know on what’s the right one to call the post.. eheh But anyway, I just randomly got this image over the web which got my attention because the guy is neatly looking which I know most of the guys out there would probably like to style yourselves like he does on this photo, right?. Actually, styling yourself ( if you are a guy) is not that hard as long as you would know the basics of fashion. Like for example on this summer season, mostly guys are more into shirts basics and shorts for bottom than to these highly fashion pieces because fashion is also relying to the current weather which I know most of you are quite knowledgeable already. So – I guess you may know by now on which pieces you must be consider in per season we can got along the way.

But if you’re still having an hard time to choose on which ones fits on you well. Still no problem, Because by my next post I will be listing out my fave stores (online stores) that has all of these trendy pieces for men were selling on. No worries, each stores that’ll be featuring are my current and past affiliated stores that means all of them are legit and has the most reasonable prices on each of their items inside their store’s shelves. But for now let me finish this off first then I’ll get back to you later today maybe or by tomorrow for the store’s list then I’ll be including some codes to use too for you to enjoy your shopping experience through the stores I suggested. 🙂

Camo Shorts For Summer?

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I know majority of us are enjoying the summer season, However, there’s still yet some peeps who aren’t that much fond of the hot season, summer. That’s why they prefer to live in to quite cold places or yet in to isolated one. But we cant blame them because nowadays the hit of the sun is really intense where you can get your skin’s burnt as you dont wear any sun block with you as you go outside. But you know what? clothing has a big role as well in the season or to our current weather. Because as you wear an proper clothing and you can style it as you want it and looking hip to it too, you can probably enjoy the summer.

Today, let me tell you on what is the most consider or must wear piece for men’s fashion, which is the camo shorts. Yes! actually camo made of pieces are the ones in trend last year 2013 with all the season collections. Because it can brings this nice looking appeals as you wears them, plus, it can help you too to have this nicely looking body ( as you wears the camo pieces) because of the illusion prints of it. And yet, most of the peeps today, 2014, are still pleased with the awesomeness of the camo prints that is why they’re keep on wearing it till now.

And for men, I may suggest the camo shorts for this summer 2014. Because look, it is indeed great and you can pair it off in any of the top you’d wanted like on what are you seeing at the top photo. Alright, that will be all for now and I hope you’ll keep on checking me here for more fashion updates and news. Have a great day!a

Awesome Timepieces by Peter Cuderman

When Peter Cuderman set out on his quest to find a luxury watch, he never expected to be so taken back by the whole experience. After being frustrated, he decided to do something about it. The young B-school graduate left his cushy desk job in J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank and opened the doors to his business venture. He created Washington Mount Vernon, an American company that produces top quality watches. The inspiration for the company was from a watch discovered in the late 1800’s from the Washington Watch Company. Using a contemporary approach and inspiration from the Washington Watch Company, the first line, The 1776, was produced with a classic and timeless touch.
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An automatic watch; the timepiece comes with an ETA 2892 movement engraved beautifully with the company seal and the all seeing eye, bearing each owner’s serial number. The hour and hand minutes are small scale modeled hands of the Washington Memorial. While the watch presents a simplistic look, each hour and the WASHINGTON name are raised with a 1.5 mm height and .25 mm thick polished index.

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The package wouldn’t be complete without a box. The full sized treasure chest replica is a special reminder of the olden days of watchmaking. One of the company’s short term goals are to bring production from Switzerland to the United States. Each watch also comes with a certificate of authenticity, sealed in a wax envelope.

Washington Mount Vernon launched their Kickstarter campaign on May 2 and will be up and running for 43 days. You can pre-order a Washington 1776 for $575, roughly $700 of their suggested retail price. Go check out their campaign and support! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/washington/the-1776-premium-automatic-timepiece-watch